Engineering Assistant (Co-op)

Molex; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

PTO

Education Assistance

Infertility Assistance

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Molex is expanding its in-house Engineering team in Michigan. We seek an Engineering Assistant to help accelerate product development for connectors and terminals, supporting SMEs on technology projects and testing activities in a fast-paced environment.

You will use Python to automate data processing for FEA, work with SEM and profilometry for problem solving, and help prepare EV test samples and presentations for reviews.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent science field.
• Experience with Python and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Use python coding to automate preprocessing and post processing steps in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tool.
• Assist with sample preparation for engineering validation testing.
• Complete EV testing for terminal connector products.
• Prepare presentation material for internal and customer reviews.
• Support SMEs with internal & customer 8D resolution activities.
• Contribute to Molex Total Quality Management, QS9000 and ISO14000 systems.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent science degree

Tools

FEA tool

SEM

Profilometer

Job description

Your Job

We are currently building our in‑house Engineering staff and are looking for a talented Engineering Assistant to join our team. If you are looking for a way to accelerate your career and be part of a great company, this may be the opportunity for you.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support subject matter experts (SMEs) with new connector and terminal product development activities as well as work on technology development projects.

What You Will Do

• Use python coding to automate preprocessing and post processing steps in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tool.
• Utilize state of the art surface characterization tools such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM/ED) and profilometer to assist team in problem solving activities.
• Assist with sample preparation for engineering validation (EV) testing.
• Complete EV testing associated with terminal connector products.
• Create best practices to document test procedures, sample preparation procedures and observation tool procedures.
• Prepare presentation material for internal and customer reviews.
• Support SMEs with internal & customer 8D resolution activities.
• Understand, support, and contribute to Molex Total Quality Management (TQM), Quality (QS9000), and Environmental Management (ISO14000) Systems by following approved policies and procedures
• Some travel may be required.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• In process of completing Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent science degree
• Demonstrates integrity, entrepreneurship, and humility.
• Experience with Python and data analysis tools

What Will Put You Ahead

• Prior internship or hands on club experience

For this role, we anticipate paying $27 - $28 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).